coelomate

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See also: cœlomate

English

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Etymology 1

From the substantivation of the adjective, equivalent to coelom +‎ -ate (noun-forming suffix).

Noun

coelomate (plural coelomates)

  1. (zoology) Any animal possessing a fluid-filled cavity within which the digestive system is suspended.
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Etymology 2

From coelom +‎ -ate (adjective-forming suffix).

Adjective

coelomate (not comparable)

  1. (zoology) Having a coelom.
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